[ what does this even mean. he speaking in circles and ren isn't really sure what he's going on about, but at the very least, he gets the general gist of it? ren's thinking hard. it takes several moments to process, but it sounds like this person - somewhat tall, as it turns out - wants a family picture. ren, this boy, and the toy horse. it's a little weird, but he's reminded of another eccentric person in his life- yusuke, in particular, and this is absolutely on brand with something he would request out of ren.

which is why it's easy enough for him to nod along and do it, despite the fact that they're not even rank one in their social link. he'll let it slide, just this once. ]

All right, [ he finally says, but it looks like the other boy is already arranging the camera. guess his fate really was sealed. ] But wait, if you're the Young Horse Mother, and your son is this toy horse... then am I the Old Horse Father?